1. You Can Always Get The Best Fresh Lobster Without Breaking The Bank
Lobster is usually a special occasion dinner, but in Maine, basically every dinner is a special occasion.
2. And When You Put It On Bread It Only Gets Better
Lobster rolls every day of the week is a perfectly acceptable part of any true Mainer’s diet.
3. Flannel Looks Better On You Than It Does On Anybody Else
It’s cute and it’s comfy, and there is literally no reason in the world it shouldn’t be acceptable for all occasion. Mainers will stand by that.
4. All Other Clams Will Just Seem Sad In Comparison
Once you’ve been spoiled by super cheap, super delicious, super fresh clams from a Maine clam shack, there’s no going back.
5. If Something Isn’t Quaint It Kind Of Freaks You Out
Maine is basically just a whole state made up of adorable Gilmore Girls towns. If everything isn’t charming and picturesque you hardly know what to do with yourself.
6. No Soda Will Ever Compare To Moxie
Whether you love the unique taste or hate it, it’s totally true that you can’t find anything like it anywhere else.
7. You Have An Addiction To L.L. Bean Boots
Every time you think you have enough pairs of duck boots in your closet that giant boot passes you on the highway and you get another craving.
8. You’ve Never Had To Remember More Than One Area Code
It’s just 207, always, and it feels so good to have all that extra brain space.
9. Sailing Is A Totally Awesome Hobby You Completely Take For Granted
Just being able to take a boat on the water whenever…yeah, everyone else is totally envious.
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10. You’re A Total Sandwich Snob (Thanks A Lot Amato’s)
You’ll just never be able to settle for a mediocre Subway lunch again. But then again, why would you want to?
11. And A Total Craft Beer Snob
Allagash, Bar Harbor, Oxbow, Rising Tide…seriously, how could someone not be a beer snob with all the great options in Maine?
12. But When It Comes To Brandy You’re As Lowbrow As It Gets
Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy is totally gross, but all Mainers are required to like it anyway.
13. Winters Anywhere Else Will Never Impress You
Mainers make the best of their intense winters, and treat the massive snowfall like an invitation to sled, snowshoe, and go ice fishing. Everyone else curls up inside for three months, or worse yet, barely gets any snow at all.
14. But That Kind Of Goes For All The Other Seasons Too
Beautiful mild summers on the coast, flowering plants in spring, and gorgeous fall colors that blanket the state…Maine does every season just right.
15. Once You’ve Tasted Gifford’s Ice Cream You Can’t Go Back
Because whether it’s a scoop or a frappe, it actually tastes like pure heaven.
16. The Coastlines Are Picture Perfect
You know how postcards are usually kind of photoshopped and taken at opportune times to make a place look nicer than it is in reality? Not Maine coastlines. They just actually look like that all the time.
17. Being Chic Is Totally Effortless
Remember the aforementioned L.L. Bean boots and flannel? A Mainer’s fashion philosophy is something the fashion industry should totally embrace.
It’s all about cute and functional at the same time. Minimal makeup, comfy layers, and everything has real pockets. Hallelujah.
18. Whoopie Pies From Sam’s Can Satisfy ANY Sweet Tooth
Sam’s Italian Foods makes whoopie pies that are seriously unmatched anywhere else in the world, and you know it’s true, because you’re salivating just thinking about them.
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19. If You Still Have That Sweet Tooth There’s The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival
Yes, a whole festival devoted to whoopie pies. Mainers are truly blessed.
20. You Hardly Have To Look When You Go Whale Watching
Half the time you’re not even looking for whales. They’re just hanging out and doing cool tricks seemingly for your benefit.
21. Dog Lovers Are Instantly Welcomed Into A Network Of Loving People
Mainers know that dogs are man’s best friend. Pet friendly places in Maine are about as common as the amount of pet dogs in the state (read: super common).
22. Maine Is The Perfect Place For A Staycation
You’ve never had to travel outside the state for the perfect vacation. In fact, just booking a couple nights at a nearby B&B is the best way to use that vacation time.
23. Your Pancakes Are Topped With Only The Best
Maine maple syrup isn’t the watery garbage you buy at the supermarket. It’s some real quality stuff straight from the tree.
24. And A Handful Of Maine Blueberries = The Best Pancakes Of Your Life
Other blueberries are a total joke compared to the flavor packed fruits grown in Maine.
25. Fresh Air Is The Only Kind Of Air In Maine
Whether you’re near the coast or in the rolling farmlands, Mainers just breath easy. And the whole state smells amazing. What’s up with that?
26. You’ve Never Bought Anything Full Price In Your Life
Kittery Outlets for life! There’s nothing more satisfying than good bargain shopping.
27. You’re Living The Simple Life Other People Dream About
While everyone is saving up for retirement and dreaming of the day when they’ll buy a cute little cabin near a friendly town and just relax, Mainers are actually living it.
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